Ivy, the first Korean actor to debut in Chicago on Broadway... starring as Roxy Hart at the New York Ambassador Theatre

Singer and musical actress Ivy has set a new record by appearing on the Broadway stage. Ivy became the first Korean actor to perform in the Broadway musical Chicago. She will meet audiences as the character ″Roxie Hart″ at the New York Ambassador Theatre from the 17th (local time) until September 6th. Before departing, Ivy shared her thoughts on entering Broadway at a press conference. She said, ″After focusing on one thing for a long time, an incredible opportunity came, and with the help of many people, I was able to perform in the birthplace of musicals. Representing Korean musical actors, I feel a great sense of responsibility and pressure, but also excitement. I am also very curious about how actors and staff work on Broadway. I will gain valuable experience and return well.″ Chicago is the longest-running American musical on Broadway, having won six awards including the 1997 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, and it also received the Grammy Award for Best Musical Album. Meanwhile, on the 18th, Ivy posted a photo on her personal SNS showing her face on the Broadway billboard, with the caption, ″Mom, my face is on the Broadway billboard.″